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Pocket 2 / Mini Zero 28

Verdict

Mini Zero 28 has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 2 vs Mini Zero 28 comparison. Mini Zero 28 leads the summary view with HR rating 64 and user rating 72. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2020). Pocket 2 is the lower-priced option at $ 80, while Mini Zero 28 comes in at $ 86. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Retroid
Pocket 2
Pocket 2
61
HR Rating
65
User Rating
MagicX
Mini Zero 28
Mini Zero 28
64
HR Rating
72
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Pocket 2Retroid
Mini Zero 28MagicX
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 80
$ 86
HR Rating
61
64
User Rating
65
72
Release Year
2020
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
2.8
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
61
60
Controls
67
67
Durability
69
69
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
45
44
Hardware
60
59
OS Support
57
57
Performance
47
46
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
53
52
Software
62
62
Speakers
52
52
Value
61
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
4000 mAh
2900 mAh
Connectivity
Bluetooth, WiFi
WiFi 4
CPU
Cortex-A7
Cortex-A53
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-400 MP2
PowerVR GE8300
Make
Retroid
MagicX
Model
2
Mini Zero 28
OS
Android 8.1, LineageOS 15.1, Retroid OS
Android 10
RAM Size
1 GB
1 GB
RAM Type
DDR3
DDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Internal 8 GB EMMC & External MicroSD
Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
MediaTek MT6580A
Allwinner A133 Plus
Touch Screen
false
false
Video Output
Micro HDMI
0
Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket 2
$ 80
Not carried
Mini Zero 28
$ 86
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

Pocket 2
65/100 · 10
Mini Zero 28
72/100 · 10

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